Peer problems
Someone cuts in line.
👉 What should you say?
✅ “I was in line. Please go to the back.”
✅ "That is not cool, please go back."
✅ Informs the teacher, if talking to them does not work
Teacher says: “Start your work.”
👉 Response?
✅ “Okay.” / “Can I have a minute?”
✅ "Can I have more time, please?"
You want a turn in a game.
✅ “Can I go next?”
“Can I have a turn?”
✅ Respect
“Move! That’s my spot!”
✅ “I was sitting there. Can I have my spot back?”
A classmate won’t share.
👉 Respectful response?
✅ “Can we take turns?”
Adult tells you to stop talking.
👉 Response?
✅ “Okay.” (and stop)
Someone is bothering you.
✅ “Please stop.”
✅ " Don't do that, please."
“This is stupid.”
❌ Disrespect
“I’m not doing that.”
✅ “Can I have help or more time?”
Someone calls your work bad.
👉 What do you say?
✅ “I don’t like that. Please stop.”
✅ "That's okay, it isn't yours."
You’re asked to redo work.
👉 Response?
✅ “Can you help me fix it?”
✅ "Can you tell me what is wrong, please?"
You disagree with a classmate.
✅ “Let’s find a solution.”
✅ "Can we combine our ideas?"
✅ "How do we both get what we want?"
“No! I’m not doing it.”
❌ Disrespect
“That’s dumb.”
✅ “I have a different idea.”
✅ " Can we try something else?"
You’re left out of a game.
👉 What do you say?
✅ “Can I join?”
You’re told to clean up.
👉 Response?
✅ “Can I finish later?”
✅ "okay" (cleansup)
✅ "Can you help me, please?"
You feel frustrated.
✅ “I need a break.”
✅ "I need a moment alone"
" Thank you for letting me borrow that."
Respect
“Leave me alone!” (to staff)
✅ “I want to try on my own first.”
✅ ' I don't need help, but thank you."
You lose a game.
👉 Best response?
✅ “Good game. Rematch?"
Why is respect important in a community?
✅“Because it helps everyone feel safe, learn better, and work together.”
You don’t understand directions.
✅ “Can you explain it again?”
That was a good idea.
Respect
“You’re wrong!”
✅ “I see it differently.”
✅ "I have a different answer."